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Take a trip to Jewish India! India's Jewish heritage is a rich cultural and historical saga that stretches from biblical times until today. Explore each of India's Jewish communities as we visit sites and synagogues in Mumbai, Calcutta and Cochin. Led by Rahel Musleah, who was born in Calcutta, the seventh-generation of a Calcutta Jewish family that traces its roots to 17th-century Baghdad.
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Groups that have enjoyed our virtual tours and holiday programs:
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed your virtual tour. What a wonderful hour of culture and discovery. Just the other day, we were discussing (daydreaming) where we would want to go on our first post-Covid 19 trip. We didn’t come up with anything. But now… now we know. Thank you for this uplifting experience!
— Maureen M., Toronto
Your program was fabulous. We received so much positive feedback. Many of the comments started with, "I never knew..." I found it so touching how you included your family stories into the presentation. We were also awed by your beautiful voice. Thank you for such an interesting evening.
— Pixie and the Sisterhood of Agudas Achim Austin
PAST EVENTS
Facing West: The True Story of One Family's Journey from India to Israel, 1945-1955
A vivid portrait of life in Palestine (Israel) on the brink of statehood, told through original letters and accompanied by archival photos, pioneer songs of the period, and Baghdadi-Indian Jewish songs (pizmonim) that express the yearning for Zion. A reminder of what Israel means to us. |
Beyond Dreidels and Latkes …
An Indian Hanukkah Story Explore India’s Jewish communities and learn how they celebrate Hanukkah. Discover how the origin of India’s Bene Israel community is rooted in Hanukkah. |
EXPLORING IDENTITY:
Paintings of Jael Silliman Silliman is the well-known author of several books on Kolkata. She curated the digital archive Recalling Jewish Calcutta, taught women's studies, and is a talented artist. |
Synagogues of India
India’s synagogues are wondrous spaces as diverse as its communities. Led by Rahel Musleah and Rabbi Jonathan Cohen |
INDIAN-JEWISH COOKING
with Mavis Hyman Rahel welcomed her cousin and author of Indian-Jewish Cooking for a delightful program with cooking demonstrations and food memories. |
CHAI AND CHAT:
INDIAN COMFORT FOOD 101 Chai, Chapati and Lassi Featuring Chef Divya Kalwara, Jaipur |
LETTERS FROM MY FATHER: Berlin Lawyer to Bombay Refugee
Professor Atina Grossmann shared her fascinating family story, a refugee journey from Europe to Iran and India |
SHALOM BOLLYWOOD
A Celebration of India’s Jewish film superstars, who hailed from Baghdadi and Bene Israel families. Watch Shalom Bollywood and join us for our conversation with director Danny Ben-Moshe, direct from Australia |
THE JEWS OF IRAQ, FROM BABYLONIAN EXILE TO TODAY
There were once 150,000 Jews in Iraq. Today there are five. What happened to this illustrious community, the birthplace of the Babylonian Talmud and a rich source of cultural and scholarly life throughout the centuries? |
APPLES AND POMEGRANATES
A Family Seder for Rosh Hashanah “Seder Yehi Ratzone,” a distinctive Sephardic / Mizrahi home ritual featuring symbolic foods and blessings for the new year. |
A TASTE OF PASSOVER:
INDIAN STYLE! Share Baghdadi and Bene Israel traditions, foods and melodies for Passover. Learn, laugh and sing with us! Led by Rahel Musleah and Joshua Shapurkar. |
INDIAN-JEWISH COOKING
A repeat of our successful program with Mavis Hyman, author of Indian-Jewish Cooking. Mavis will share cooking demonstrations (vegetable pilau and fish curry) and food memories from growing up in Calcutta. |
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Very lovely presentation. It spoke not only to the eyes and tastebuds, but also the heart. I love your gentle way of presenting. You do things in such a lovely, elegant way. Shukriya [Thank you].
— Beth C., Philadelphia